The Scholar Sprint Races are a One Mile Fun Run, 5K and 10K . This race is sponsored by Argos Dollars for Scholars, and will start and finish in the Argos Community Park, Argos, IN. Please try to use the South entrance into the park, State Road 10 entrance.

We will have T-shirts as a premium giveaway

We will have bottled water on the course, and water available at the race pavilion.

Register early there is a price increase when registering after June 12, 2021

Water, snacks and Awards ceremony following the event

Please note the changes we have made to the race due to COVID 19 challenges. You are running this race at your own risk to illness and injury. Precautions will be in place to maintain Social distancing and we ask that all participants follow social distancing guidelines. If you feel ill, have a cough/ temperature or any other signs of potential illness please do not attend this event. If you are in close contact with someone that is ill we ask that you do not attend this event. In addition if you are over the age of 65, have any preexisting conditions, and are at greater risk of contracting illness you should consult with your physician and should use extreme caution.

Runners can park their vehicles within the Argos Community Park, (please try to use the south park entrance from state road 10 )

Awards:

• First and Second Place Medals male and female for 5K & 10K events
• Scholar Sprint Course Records: 5k and 10K, first runner to break the course record in the 5K or 10K, male and female, will receive $100 cash award. (Student athletes must be aware of the restrictions governing award acceptance)
  • 5K Male 16:09.78 Female 19:00.39
  • 10K Male 33:15:59 Female 37:07:19
• 5K Fireman’s Challenge: Traveling trophy awarded to the first-place fireman in the 5K, Fireman Challenge Runners will compete in full fireman gear, including oxygen tanks.
• T Shirts will be available to all runners that register before the appropriate deadlines: June 4, 2021
• Age group Awards

Date: Saturday June 19, 2021

Place: Argos Community Park

Start times:

• Fun Run 8:00 AM
• 5K: 8:30 AM
• 10K: 8:15 AM

All participants registering by June 4, 2021 will receive a race T-shirt. There are no guarantee's on shirts or sizes when registering past this date.

Online registration ends June 14, 2021, Race day registration and packet pick up will be available from 7:00 AM Saturday, June 19,2021 prior to your race.

Race volunteers will be available along the race route, mile markers with clearly course guidance along the route. Water stations are also available along the 5K and 10K routes

One Mile Fun Run: This course is a paved path which winds throughout the Argos Community Park.

5K: This is a flat fast course that travels an out and back loop through the Town of Argos.

10K: This course is a flat and fast course winding through the Town of Argos, and through the beautiful countryside of Marshall County

About this Race:

This race is to support Argos Dollars for Scholars. Argos Dollars for Scholars is a not for profit organization comprised of volunteers. Argos Dollars for Scholars raises funds to support scholarships which are awarded to graduating Argos Seniors that wish to pursue a secondary education. Argos Dollars for Scholars is a not-for-profit organization, and your contribution is tax deductible.